The Man Cave ProjectSummer, 2013

Air barriers are systems of materials designed and constructed to
control airflow between a conditioned space
and an unconditioned space. The air barrier system is the primary
building
enclosure boundary that separates indoor (conditioned) air and outdoor
(unconditioned) air. In multi-unit/townhouse/apartment construction the
air barrier system also separates the conditioned air from any given
unit and adjacent units. Air barrier systems also typically define the
location of the pressure boundary of the building enclosure. Energy
efficiency is accomplished when a building enclosure is tight. Air
Barriers are an emerging sealant technology which will change the way
that buildings are constructed.

AireBarrier Spray Sealants controls the unintended movement of air into and out of a
building enclosure. This unique sealant, developed by Sealant
Technologies, will change the definition of air barriers in terms of
performance and affordability. Because AireBarrier uses high density
polyurethane technology, the combination of speed and easy application
provides a tremendous way to achieve high performance on your project.
If air leakage is a major concern for you and your building envelope,
then this technology will provide the significant ROI that you are
looking for.

AireBarrier will
fully-adhered to most surfaces, providing a seamless, monolithic air
seal that conforms to irregular shapes, slopes and allows easy detailing
around penetrations such as pipes, windows, doors and sheathing
fasteners. Polyurethane type air barriers contribute to improved
building durability, energy efficiency and to occupant comfort, health
and safety. When teamed up with the Patent Pending Spray Pod, the project can be completed in a very short time and at an extremely affordable cost.

Air barrier systems are made up of a number of materials which are
assembled together to provide a complete and total barrier to air
leakage. The building enclosure includes all walls, roofs and floors of
the building and can include connected parts or separations within a
building.

An air barrier system essentially “wraps” the building
shell and ensures that it protects the building from air leakage and
its adverse affects. These effects can range from energy, mold,
occupant discomfort and more. They can also reduce the life span of a
building. A properly functioning air barrier systems provide a
barrier against both the air leakage and the diffusion of air caused by
weather, wind, stack and mechanical equipment pressures.

This was a fun man cave project as William Collins took a very typical building and upgraded it through the use of the AireBarrier Spray Sealants. Remember, William understood
at the start of this project that it is nearly impossible to make a
polyurethane based chemical to have a finished look of something like
paint. When something is designed to " rise " then there will always be
some form of inconsistency in the finished surface but the point of this
project was that with AireBarrier, there is an opportunity to spray and
air barrier that is relatively smooth and more importantly, very
economical.